Best Material For Crib Bedding
The first thing you might consider is the warmth of the bedding, especially if you’re having a winter baby, but it should also be lightweight and breathable. Doing research online is easy, so if you’re interested in a bedding set, make sure you find out what material it’s made of first.
Organic fabrics are probably better than non-organic, but the most important thing is to avoid synthetics if you want to reduce the risk of allergies. There are several problems with synthetic fabrics, the first being that they usually do not breathe.
They may also “off-gas” (release fumes) as they age. If you have decided on a bedding set such as the Max 4-piece baby bedding set, that contains some amount of a synthetic fabric (polyester), but mostly cotton - then you need to think about how much you want the bedding vs. how much this small amount of polyester could cause a problem.
Opinions differ, but many people argue that wool blankets are the softest and most comfortable for a young baby. When choosing a wool blanket, look for an organic or unbleached cotton flannel. If you want swaddling blankets, choose smaller-sized ones, but if you want a blanket for an older child, pick a larger one.
Down comforters can be a great choice - they have a natural filler that is both lightweight and warm at the same time. Down comforters that are dry clean only are not practical, so look for the ones that are machine washable (that’s actually most of them).
Cleanliness is vital in a down comforter - this is what determines how hypoallergenic it will be. Cleanliness of down can be measured using either the turbidity test or the oxygen test. The oxygen test has a government standard of 10 but a lower number is better. The turbidity test works in the opposite way, with a higher number being better.